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Smashbox is no stranger to long-term wear-resistant camera makeup games. Beauty Brand is known for its primer and foundation, which was born 30 years ago at Smashbox Studios to answer the lack of high-performance, photography quality products.
Thirty years later, original photo finish smoothing with blur primer remains the brand’s most popular product. But now, Smashbox is expanding the category using formulas designed specifically to blur pores, control pores throughout the day, and lock them. Introduction: The primer with the disappearing hole.
While the OG formula smooths fine lines and blurs imperfectly (including pores of course), the primer for the photo completion pores disappears directly targets the pores (not clogging them). It leaves behind a velvety matte finish without white castings.
Smashbox photo finishing the pore disappears primer
The latest addition to Smashbox’s favorite facial primer family comes with another drop: a limited edition cream blush with a dewy, skin-like finish. The hot STX blush stick has four shades (one of which is sold out), combining vivid pigment returns with ease of diffusion and even mixing. Additionally, the multi-function formula will double as a lip gloss.
SMASHBOX Hot STX Blush Sticks
In addition to fresh facial products, Smashbox also offers special promotions for National Kiss Day. When customers purchase any two (different) lip products, the brand will automatically enjoy a 25% discount and give a free red makeup bag gift.
Shoppers can also bundle and save on the nude awakening gloss suit, currently $39 (Reg. $52) and Golden Hour Glaze Aftrumping Gloss Trio, currently $58.50 (Reg. $78). For both sets, the 25% discount will also apply automatically at checkout.
Smashbox Nude Awakening Busty Gloss Set
Smashbox Golden Hour Glaze Fully Gloss Trio
Buy a full-size pore disappearance primer for $34, or buy a travel-size version for $16. Also, make sure to hold one of the hot STX blush sticks at $24 before disappearing.
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